Crime, Noise, & Taxes

Published on Thursday, July 30 2015 16:31

CorrectionIn the article below, about the BOT titled Crime, Noise, & Taxes, I wrote “Greenberg wants more public input, and he suggested the increase be three quarters of one percent (0.75%).” Trustee Greenberg stated that, “there has been discussion of raising the rate three quarters percent and that I would like more discussion from the Board and hear more public input.” I am sorry for misquoting Trustee Greenberg, and for any confusion and it caused the public. Joseph Lekarczyk, Editor Lyons Recorder

Prior to Monday night’s regularly scheduled Board of Trustees (BOT) meeting, the Gang of Seven (six actually, although Mayor Pro Tem Connie Sullivan was on speakerphone) held a ninety-minute workshop to discuss marijuana. Good thing, since the six-month moratorium for issuing new marijuana related business licenses is set to expire in mid-September. Town Administrator Victoria Simonsen pointed out that since 2009, Town officials and staff

Burglary/Assault Suspect Apprehended

Published on Thursday, July 30 2015 11:24

On Friday, July 17, Boulder Communications received a 911 call from a residence in the town of Lyons. The caller said a neighbor had come to their door saying she needed help because someone had broken into her residence and attempted to rape her.

When officers arrived they found signs of a struggle in the bedroom. The victim said she woke up to at approximately 4 a.m., with an unknown man on top of her. She fought with him, biting his finger,

Blue Dream Opens

Published on Thursday, July 23 2015 16:26

Blue Dream, a new gift store located in the Lyons Village Central Plaza on East Main Street opened last week, just in time for the arrival of the Festivarians for RockyGrass. The shop will specialize in local art, greeting cards, hemp products (T-shirts, hats, etc.), as well as glass pipes and other paraphernalia. Store manager Roderick Moreland says he also plans to carry items aimed at the many outdoor enthusiasts who live in the area, including a waterproof 110-watt speaker system that can be mounted on your kayak!

West Nile Virus In Boulder

Published on Thursday, July 30 2015 11:07

Boulder County Public Health officials have confirmed that mosquitoes in a mosquito pool in Boulder have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). The positive pool came from traps located at the city of Boulder: Stazio Ballfield and Christensen Park. Positive mosquito pools have been confirmed in five other Colorado counties this year: Denver, Jefferson, Larimer, Pueblo and Weld counties.

Haven For Your Home

Published on Thursday, July 23 2015 16:21

Lyons resident Laura Richardson has recently opened Haven, a home and design decorating store featuring unique antique, re-purposed furniture, lighting, clothes, accent pieces, and more. Just the right touch, that can’t be found anywhere else, no matter how hard you look. Haven is located here in Lyons behind the Upholstery Shop on Third Avenue between Main and Broadway. Store hours may vary, but generally are Wednesday and Thursday 11 a.